Knights of Columbus Trustee Oren Compton of the Jasper council presented a $1,500 check to Charles Cattanach this month for his work with the Women’s Enrichment Center in Blairsville.
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Purdue and Nunn Enter Crowded Senate Race
David Purdue and Michelle Nunn entered an already crowded Senate race this week, vying for a seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss’ retirement.
Read More »A Fond Fetch Farewell
Dear Readers: Welcome to my final article for Fetchyournews.com. Before I sail off into the sunset of cyberspace, though, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Fetchyournews.com for the opportunity to serve your communities.
Read More »Gilmer’s Two-Meetings Discussion: A Case for the Internet?
Was this month’s two-meetings discussion by the Gilmer BOC a case for the internet?
Read More »Language Postpones SPLOST Vote
The Gilmer board of commissioners tabled a vote on the next special local option sales tax (SPLOST) referendum last Thursday due to language.
Read More »Did Gilmer County Lose in Refinance Deal?
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners voted last Thursday to refinance $5.2 million of the county’s general obligation bonds.
Read More »Student Recognized for Saving Mother’s Life
Middle School Student Lisa Danielle Weaver received a plaque of commendation and resolutions from Governor Nathan Deal’s office and Georgia House Speaker David Ralston last week for her heroism in saving her mother’s life while choking.
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It’s Official! Pennington Enters Governor’s Race
After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially announcing his candidacy.
Read More »Video: Gilmer BOE Holds Hearings on Charter App
The Gilmer Board of Education held two public hearings today to discuss Gilmer’s charter system application. The first was held at 9:00 A.M. and the second at 6:00 P.M. See the video below of this morning’s session.
Read More »Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to Congress to testify again before the House Oversight Committee.
Read More »Unemployment Rises Despite Glimpses of Hope
The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week.
Read More »Collins Applauds Voters’ Rights Decision
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil servants”
Read More »Oakland to Apply to State Commission
Oakland Academy Charter School is continuing its pursuit of a Charter, according to founding trustee Isaac Lassiter.
Read More »Election Run-Down with Martha Zoller: Senate Race
Georgia is headed for another big election cycle in 2014, including races for Senate and governor’s office.
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